BMW M5
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Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
A unique Porsche-like four-door style
BMW M5
Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
BMW M5
Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
Let’s compare the BMW M5 and Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid sports sedans, both of which have been updated with new models. They are both electric vehicles in a similar price range. While they share the commonality of being German sports sedans equipped with the latest plug-in hybrid technology, their characters are quite different.
The M5 is 43mm longer, 33mm wider, and 87mm taller than the Panamera, but the difference lies more in their appearance than in their size. While the M5 has the appearance of a typical four-door sedan with a separate trunk, the Panamera has the unique Porsche form that has been passed down since the first generation, like a four-door “911.”
BMW M5
Body size = Length 5095mm x Width 1970mm x Height 1510mm
Wheelbase = 3005mm
Vehicle weight = 2400kg
Tire size = 285/40R20 (front), 295/35R21 (rear)
Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
Body size = Length 5052mm x Width 1937mm x Height 1423mm
Wheelbase = 2950mm
Vehicle weight = 2330kg
Tire size = 265/45ZR19 (front), 295/40ZR19 (rear)
The M5 overwhelms the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid with power
BMW M5
Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
Both the M5 and the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid are equipped with plug-in hybrid powertrains. The M5, based on a 4.4-liter V8 gasoline turbo, outperforms the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid, which combines a 3.0-liter flat-six twin-turbo with a motor, in terms of maximum output and torque. The Panamera 4S E-Hybrid is outdone by 183 PS in maximum output and 250 Nm in maximum torque. The M5 also wins in top speed and 0-100 km/h acceleration.
BMW M5
Engine type = V8 gasoline + motor
Displacement = 4394cc
Maximum output = 727PS / 6000rpm
Maximum torque = 1000Nm / 1800-5400rpm
Transmission = Electronically controlled 8-speed AT
Drive system = AWD
Top speed = 305km/h
0-100km/k acceleration = 3.5 seconds
Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
Engine type = Horizontally opposed 6-cylinder twin turbo + motor
Displacement = 2894cc
Maximum output = 544PS
Maximum torque = 750Nm
Battery capacity = 25.9kWh
Transmission = 8-speed PDK
Drive system = AWD
Top speed = 290km/h
0-100km/k acceleration = 3.7 seconds
The irreplaceable charm of “Porsche”
BMW M5
Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
BMW M5
Porsche Panamera 4S E-Hybrid
As for the cockpit, both are equipped with the latest generation infotainment system. The M5 is equipped with the “BMW Curved Display,” a familiar feature in BMW’s latest models, which features two horizontal screens arranged side by side. The Panamera also comes equipped with the “Porsche Driver Experience” with a large display, but retains the Porsche-like meter nacelle, which is another point that gives it a “Porsche” feel.
The M5, taking advantage of its taller overall height, likely offers the advantage in rear seat comfort. The Panamera’s rear seats offer ample legroom and support, but the seating position is lower than that of the M5. While the price difference between the two cars is only about 1 million yen, the M5 significantly outperforms the Panamera 4S E-Hybrid in terms of driving performance. However, the M5 offers the irreplaceable appeal of a Porsche four-door sedan, and this may be enough reason to choose the Panamera.
By the way, the price will jump up significantly, but there is also the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, which has a price tag of 33.25 million yen and specifications comparable to the M5 (maximum output 782 PS, maximum torque 1000 Nm).
